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Eagle Mountain City is excited to announce it has an electronic submittal portal for building permit applications.
The OpenGov portal is now live for NEW RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDS (Single Family, Multi-Family, Duplexes).
Building Permits for other construction can be found on the “Permits” page.
If you need assistance, please contact us at BUILDINGINSPECTIONS@EMCITY.ORG OR 801-789-6649
Use the links at the right to jump to the section you need. In each section, you will find some definitions, description of processes, and links to the right for necessary documents or forms.
To see the fees associated with permits, please view the Consolidated Fee Schedule.
These are the most Frequently Asked Questions regarding Residential building permits. Permits and inspections are required for all new residential construction, additions, and remodels to existing residences.
What is an accessory building?
Eagle Mountain City defines accessory buildings as a subordinate structure detached from but located on the same lot as the principal structure, this could include gazebos, picnic pavilions, boathouses, small pole barns, a garden shed, storage sheds, and similar buildings. Any single story accessory structure which is 200 square feet or less and that does not contain electrical, plumbing or mechanical service does not require a building permit.
**Please note that even if your accessory structure does not require a building permit, it must still meet all applicable zoning standards (see height, size, and setback restrictions). Any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work installed in an accessory structure requires a permit, regardless of size.
Accessory structures may not be constructed unless there is a principle building (i.e. a house) being constructed or already established on the same parcel.
To find out the setback requirements for your area, please email planning@emcity.org or go HERE.
Accessory building classifications are as follows:
PERMANENT Buildings that have footings and a foundation, and are to be composed of steel, wood, vinyl, aluminum or cement fiber siding or other durable building materials as deemed appropriate by the building department official and the community development director. Any materials such as cloth, canvas and/or plastic shall not be permitted for permanent buildings.
SEMI-PERMANENT Buildings that are moveable (no footings or foundation) yet are composed of durable materials such as wood, steel, vinyl, aluminum or cement fiber siding. These buildings may be allowed indefinitely, however, shall require an accessory building permit with each new location on the lot or parcel.
Building permits are required for all Awnings/Patio covers that are attached to the home.
Your plans will go through a review and when they have been approved, we will email you and let you know what the total fees will be. Fees are based on the total sq. footage that is being finished. We will know the fees once the plans have been reviewed. Our typical plan review time is 14 full working business days- not counting weekends or holidays. Once it has been paid for and picked up, you can schedule inspections by contacting the building department by email at buildinginspections@emcity.org.
If you are planning to construct a basement walkout, you are required to submit for and obtain a building permit and have inspections.
All commercial inspection requests must be made using the by sending an email to buildinginspections@emcity.org.
For questions regarding the commercial permits, feel free to email us at buildinginspections@emcity.org.
Building permits are required for all decks that are attached to the home or are 30 inches or more above grade. Decks and platforms not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade do not require a building permit.
If you want to build a deck that is attached to your home and it is over the 30 inches, you will need to get a building permit.
The American Wood Council’s “Design for Code Acceptance #6 – Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide” is a valuable resource that can be used to show code compliance for residential wooden decks. This guide includes tables for sizing all structural elements including footings. The sizing for wood members are based on exposure to exterior conditions and weather treatment of certain wood species, both of which reduce structural capacity.
We are accepting complete permit submittals in our offices located at 3726 E Campus Dr, suite H in the Ranches. Permits will not be accepted if all required documents are not included. Please see the Residential Submittal Checklist for required documents.
*Please note that all information is required on the permit application, including the subdivision name, lot # , and tax serial parcel #.
Exterior Lighting Requirements
Make sure to include all of the items on the checklist along with a completed permit application, including the subdivision, lot #, tax serial #. This information can be located at the Utah County website. Also make sure to include all contractor’s information and the project valuation.
Please submit Solar Permits electronically via email to buildingInspections@emcity.org. The documents will be sent to both the Fire Marshal and to a third party, who will review and notify you of any corrections. Once it has been approved, we will notify you the totals by email and send you a copy of the approved plans.
Once the plans have been approved, we will email you with the total and you will need to bring in the following to our offices to pick up the permit.
You can pick up the permit anytime during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Our offices are located at 3726 E Campus Dr suite H in Eagle Mountain, UT 84005.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at buildinginspections@emcity.org. We hope this helps the permit process.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE STAMPED APPROVED PLANS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CONTRACTOR MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE INSPECTION**
If you want to install a pool, whether indoor or outdoor, you will need to get a building permit. A building permit is required for all new residential swimming pools that are 24 inches or greater in depth and/or have a filter system, heater or electrical lighting. Outdoor pools must be surrounded by a wall or fence with a minimum height of six feet and must be a minimum of five feet from the side and rear property lines. For indoor pools, the structure enclosing the pool must comply with the requirements of an accessory building.
Retaining walls less than four feet in height, including the 30” footing depth, do not require a building permit but must meet zoning setback requirements. To find out the setback requirements for your zone, please email Planning at planning@emcity.org or go HERE.
If you want to build a retaining wall that is more than four feet in height, you will need to get a building permit.
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